To the PARENTS of BOYS

HELP.

You see, we're potty trained over here. Yep. No accidents. We're good.

There's just one small catch.

Aim.

Yep, you heard me. Aim.

Tell me you understand, PLEASE. I"m talking about each and every time Sam "goes potty", I end up cleaning the toilet, floor, walls, towels, sink and mirror, and even the CEILING a couple of times. Not to mention cleaning off Sam and me.

I don't know what else to do!!! Aim is a major problem around here. Sitting is a sprayfest and standing is WORSE. MUCH. WORSE.

Any tips? I'm tired of disinfecting my bathroom about 6 times a day (and changing clothes - both mine and Sam's!!!) HELP.

(And you parents of girls... you're just so very very LUCKY.)

Children's Museum

There are some CUTE pics from this trip, so I just have to post. While my mom was here, we went to the Children's Museum. I wasn't a big fan of this museum the first time around... mostly because it was WAY overcrowded and you have to pay for parking. (I moved from the east... I shouldn't have to do that anymore, right?). Plus, the Boston Children's Museum is so much better.

But, we went anyway, and I loved it! It was EMPTY, which is mostly why. The kids could roam free.

First of all... how much do you love this face? And I gave his hair a little trim... so now... it's baaaaaa-aaaaack. (It was starting to lie down, which after 10 months is a good run, but I wasn't ready to let it go yet!)

Soph and Sam had a great time playing in the construction zone of the museum.
Soph loved the music.Sam LOVED being all by himself on the helicopter.


Mom, Leese, Trav, and Z-man
A classic sign.
They have a TON of ride-on toys there. Sam would jump from one to another.
In the "kitchen". Sophie could have stayed here all day long.
The stroller gang.
It was so fun. Come again soon, Grandma! Love, Sam and Zack

Three Days of Sickness

Sunday: a few sips of gatorade and 2 saltines
Monday: about a half a bottle of gatorade and 6 saltines
Today: another half bottle of gatorade, 10 saltines, and one piece of toast

Hope the boys and Matt avoid this one... YUCK. Thanks to my mom for extending her flight yesterday so that she could help with my boys. You're a LIFESAVER!

Present Time

okay so i entered a giveaway on my friend's blog, and the "catch" was that i had to do this same giveaway on my own blog... so here you go!


The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me. My choice. For you. (I know...a little scary, but maybe fun, huh?)

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1- I make no guarantees that you will like it .
2- What I create will be just for you.
3- It'll be done by the end of March.
4- You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a loaf of homemade bread. It may be a bag, a card, an apron (my next project). It may be a book, a scarf, a poem. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must re-post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did it will then win a Fabulous homemade something made by me! Ready, Set,....
GO!!!

Playing Cars and Trucks

Heard today as we are coming home from church.
Sam - Daddy, I had fruit snacks and graham crackers in Sunbeams today.
Matt - You did?
Sam - Yes. When you get to be MY AGE, you can too.
Matt - Oh, I get to have graham crackers and fruit snacks when I'm your age?
Sam - Yes, you're right.
Matt - What age is that?
Sam - Three years old.
Matt - How do I get to be three years old?
Sam - Wiggle your arms.
Matt - Really?
Sam - Just try it. Wiggle your arms.
Matt wiggles his arms. He is still "old".
Matt - I guess it didn't work.
Sam - Yah. I guess you're too tall. You don't get snacks at church.

Too bad.


On another note, Zack has a newfound love. Playing cars and trucks with brother. He LOVES it and will play happily with Sam for about an hour at a time. A-MAAAAAZ-ING. I love it too.

Playing with brother.
Different day, same game. With the addition of beads.
How do these wheels work?
Look at the mess I made! A nice circle of cars all around me!

So You Think You Can Dance, Sam Style

We dance a lot in our house. While Zack is really getting the bop down, Sam has some classic moves. Here's Sam "boogie-ing".

On another note.... this is what I get when I ask for a "smile" these days.

Happy LUV Day

One of my new years resolutions is to celebrate the holidays more. More basically means more than a passing thought that today is actually V Day. So, we went all out. Sam helped me tape hearts up on all the walls, hang hearts from the ceiling, do some valentine's crafts, color some cute free valentines, etc. We had PINK waffles with strawberries and pink whipped cream for breakfast, heart shaped sandwiches for lunch, and Mindy's DELICIOUS stuffed pork chops for dinner. Ahhhh. Yum.

The best part about our celebrations? How much Sam LOVED it.

Matt - even though you hardly read this blog and may never see this... and even though you hate validating this "hallmark holiday"...

Happy Luv Day to you, my foxilicious hubby.

Unbelievable.

Here's the scene. Grocery shopping done. Groceries loaded into back of van. Boys loaded into car seats. I have just returned my shopping cart and am standing at the rear of my van.

There is a car pulling into the spot next to the driver's side, so I am waiting for the car to pull in so I can get into my van and leave.

Except for one little glitch.

The car hits my van.

Yes. You read that correctly. With me standing RIGHT THERE, the car hit my rear bumper as it was pulling into the parking spot. I was a bit speechless. I soon regained that function.

Lady exits car.

Me: "Hi."
Lady, looking pleasantly surprised by my friendliness, flashes a big smile: "Oh, hello."
Me: "Ummmm... you just hit my van."
Lady, more surprised : "Oh I did?"
Me, wondering just how clueless this woman is (she really didn't FEEL the contact or HEAR the screech??? Give me a break...): "YES."
Lady: "Oh."
Me: "Right here." and I point to the nice new scratches on my bumper.
Lady, with passionate sincerity: "Oh, I am SOOOOOOOO sorry."
...and then she turns to go into the grocery store.

I'm thinking... you have GOT to be kidding me!!!

Me, mad now: "So, wait. You just hit my van. Could I get your information?"
Lady, looking a bit startled: "Oooooooh. Well, I guess so."

Unbelievable.

If it's not already clear, I'm pretty sure this woman was a few cards short of a full deck. As I was finally pulling away to leave, I noticed that her car's sunroof was wide open.

It was snowing.

Why We Have Been Bad Bloggers Lately

It's been a long miserable road, but I think we're finally there now.

On another note, a Zack dancing video for you... (please excuse the wobbly camerawoman.)

Brothers Gotta Hug

(I am too behind right now with Christmas photos. They will come soon. Maybe by Valentine's Day? *sigh* Until then, look at these adorable brothers.)

We have snuggly boys. At least Sam is... Zack remains to be seen. This one is Sam trying to give Zack a snuggle and Zack trying to give Sam one of his slobbery open-mouthed kisses. Too cute.
Here's Sam attempting the snuggle again.
BOTH MY BOYS LOOKING AT THE CAMERA AT THE SAME TIME (with somewhat normal expressions on their faces)!!! You have no idea the hoops I jumped through to achieve this mediocre photo.

And last night. So heart-warming to find your boys reading books together.